§ 91. Mr. Peter Freemanasked the Minister of Food whether he is aware of the large quantities of fruit that are left to rot all over the country; and whether he will make the stores owned by his Department available for its preservation.
§ Dr. SummerskillI asume that my hon. Friend has apples and pears in mind. This year the quantity of unsaleable fruit is rather more than usual because of the long drought. I am afraid that we cannot find cold storage space for fruit as we must give priority to meat and other rationed commodities.